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Heavy Rain In Parts Of Delhi, UP, Uttarakhand: Top 10 Developments

From the national capital, Delhi, waking up to heavy rain today, to a flash flood at Hojis Lungpa Nala in Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, to an orange alert for heavy rain in Uttarakhand, the monsoon is intensifying in parts of North India.

Direct Action Day: Spark That Triggered Communal Violence During Partition

On August 16, 1946, a day now remembered as Direct Action Day or the Great Calcutta Killings, Bengal descended into days of brutal bloodshed, shattering hopes of unity and plunging the province into chaos.

Chauri Chaura Incident Of 1922: When Freedom Protest Turned Violent

Four years after the end of the First World War, wherein Indian soldiers fought alongside the British, the struggle for the country's freedom was well underway.

Paika Rebellion: India's Fight Against Colonial Rule, Decades Before 1857

The Paika Rebellion of 1817 in Odisha stands out as one of the earliest uprisings against colonial rule, long before the 1857 Mutiny.

Delhi-NCR Wakes Up To Rain, Weather Department Issues 'Red Alert'

Light rainfall was recorded in parts of Delhi-NCR on Thursday morning, as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) elevated the 'yellow' alert to a 'red' warning for the day.

Uttarakhand Cabinet Approves Amendments To Anti-Conversion Law

The Uttarakhand Cabinet on Wednesday approved amendments to the anti-conversion law to make it harsher, with stringent provisions like punishment up to life imprisonment and heavy fines being added to the new bill.

Shilpa Shetty, Raj Kundra Charged With Cheating Businessman Of Rs 60 Crore

Bollywood actor Shilpa Shetty and her husband, businessman Raj Kundra, have been charged with defrauding a Mumbai-based businessman of Rs 60 crore.

One More Arrested In Tamil Nadu Techie Dishonour Killing Case

The Crime Branch-CID arrested another person on Wednesday in the alleged dishonour killing of 23-year-old Dalit techie Kavin Selvaganesh.

S Jaishankar To Visit Russia Next Week, Hold Talks With Top Leaders

S Jaishankar's trip to Russia comes days after National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval travelled to Russia and met President Vladimir Putin and several top-ranking officials.

"Proceeds Of Terrorism": Over Rs 2.11 Crore Properties Attached In Jammu And Kashmir

More than Rs 2.11 crore properties identified as "proceeds of terrorism" were attached in Jammu and Kashmir's Bandipora district on Wednesday, police said.

Andhra Congress Leader Slams Jagan Reddy Over "Chandrababu Naidu-Rahul Gandhi Hotline" Remarks

AICC in-charge for Andhra Pradesh Manickam Tagore hit back at former CM and YSR Congress Party president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy after he alleged that LoP Rahul Gandhi is in touch with CM N. Chandrababu Naidu through hotline.

Delhi Court Acquits Swati Maliwal In Case Of Revealing Rape Victim's Name

A Delhi court on Wednesday acquitted MP and former chairperson of Delhi Commission for Women (DCW), Swati Maliwal, accused of allegedly disclosing the identity of a 14-year-old rape victim who succumbed to injuries.

MLA Holds 'Chappal' Protest In Rajasthan, Some Carry Away Footwear In Sacks

A "chappal (slipper) rally" was held in Rajasthan's Hanumangarh town on Wednesday to protest against the inefficiency of the electricity department.

Banks To Clear Cheques Within Few Hours From October 4: RBI

The RBI will introduce a new mechanism from October 4 for clearance of cheques within hours of being presented to banks, reducing the current time period of up to two working days.

After MLA's 'No Water In Village' Claim, UP Minister's 'Swear On Wife' Dare

The UP assembly witnessed a heated exchange during Question Hour when Jal Shakti Minister Swatantra Dev Singh asked Samajwadi Party MLA Faheem Irfan to "swear on your wife" that water has not reached his village under a central scheme

5 Get Life Imprisonment For 2012 Ethnic Violence In Bodoland

Five people have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Special Designated Court of the CBI, Bongaigaon, in a case related to the 2012 ethnic conflict in Bodoland Territorial Areas District.

Assam Congress To Train 29,000 Booth Agents To Check Against Voter List Manipulation

As opposition parties continue their protests against the revision of electoral rolls in Bihar, called the Special Intensive Revision (SIR), the Assam Congress is preparing a strategy to counter any voter list manipulation.

Delhi's Big Step To Clean Up Yamuna - A Rs 917-Crore Plan Approved

In a significant step toward cleaning the Yamuna, the Delhi Jal Board has approved projects worth Rs 917 crore to boost the capital's sewage treatment capacity by 51.5 million gallons per day.

CBI Arrests Bengal Man Accused Of Rape During Violence After 2021 Assembly Polls

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Wednesday said it has arrested a person, who had been absconding and was accused in a rape case related to violence after the West Bengal assembly polls in 2021.

Influencer With 1.2 Million Instagram Followers Arrested In Rs 40-Crore Laundering Case

An 'entrepreneur' with over 1.2 million followers on Instagram, whose bio also states that she is an actor, has been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with a Rs 40-crore money laundering case.